Check out the newest Grant Funding opportunities posted for October as well as a new Federal Research Grant for all US states. These, and all prior listings, can be found under the “Grants” tab.
A new Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant has been posted for West Virginia. Please see the link below. Applications are due 12/2/08.
Starting this week, Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy will be offering a FREE webinar training series: Learning ROBOTC!
Now through October, the Robotics Academy will be hosting a weekly webinar training session for all ROBOTC enthusiasts. All webinars are free of charge and will include a forum where you can get your questions answered. The online course will be recorded for those who cannot attend and the forums will be monitored daily to answer questions.
Registration for each webinar is required. CLICK HEREto learn what the webinars are about and how to sign up!
The FIRST Tech Challenge has launched its new season and game!
“Face Off!” is a reality-based challenge that was developed with input from professional robotics designers across the country to mirror challenges they face today, such as navigating uneven surfaces, manipulating odd-shaped objects, using sensors to determine the environment, and withstanding physical stress.
A new kit has been developed for the 2009 season and consists of an expanded TETRIX by Pitsco metal robot structure kit, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics kit, DC drive motors, servomotors, controllers, and advanced sensors. It also includes three software platforms teams can choose from to program their robots, including LEGO NXT-G, National Instruments LabView for FTC, and RobotC.
To learn more about this year’s challenge and how to register a team, check out the follow link!
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It’s never fun to sit on the sidelines, and thanks to LEGO® Education’s newest addition to its robotics continuum, WeDo™ Robotics, young learners no longer have to remain benchwarmers! Designed for ages 7-11+, WeDo engages children in hands-on technology experiments that focus on science, mathematics, social studies, and language concepts. “I think this is the most fun thing we have done in science,” said Charlie, a third-grade student at one of the selected U.S. test schools. “I hope we could do this every school year!” Developed as an introduction to robotics, WeDo fits well into the LEGO robotics continuum that also features the LEGO MINDSTORMS® robotic line and new TETRIX™ by Pitsco metal building system. WeDo, which remains connected to the computer at all times, helps create a clear link between the virtual world (computers and programming) and the physical world (represented by LEGO models). Through the use of icon-based programming software, students quickly and easily learn how to write and download programs to their LEGO creations. The basics of programming, engineering, and constructing are all part of the process. “It was great to work with my hands and to see what the robot could do,” Nick, a second-grade tester, said recently. “Everything that the cheerleader did was the best. I could imagine it jumping (and saying) stuff like ‘Go! Go!’ Someday I want to make a helicopter.” Educators can use WeDo to teach a variety of subjects represented through 12 activities supported with teaching curriculum. However, WeDo is designed to be easily adapted for use in other ways to help young minds understand a wide range of subject matter. “The program has really helped me with science,” said Robby, a fourth-grade WeDo tester. “I’m going to do LEGO robotics in high school. Also I might go to the summer camp!” Each LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Set includes:
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If you wish to compete in the FIRST LEGO League competition this year and have not yet registered… the registration deadline has been set for September 30th or 7,500 teams; whichever comes first. You can register online at one of the following sites:
Check out the newest Grant Funding opportunities posted for August and September. These, and all prior listings, can be found under the “Grants” tab.
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Take your LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robotics program to the next level by adding TETRIX™ by Pitsco, a revolutionary new building system designed especially for LEGO Education! Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, TETRIX pieces come in shapes and sizes that lend strength and design possibilities to robotic builds. Metal gears and durable drive motors and servos provide above-average power to robots. The base set, consisting of 600 pieces, enables students to experiment and build robots on a real-world scale. They work with structural elements similar to those used by robotics engineers. Read more about TETRIX by Pitsco with this LEGO Smart News feature article. Experience TETRIX in action by viewing this short video! Preorder the new metal building system, which will ship in January 2009, by clicking here! |
Inside this online publication you will find features on the LEGO Education Robotics Continuum, product launch information for LEGO Education WeDo Robotics and TETRIX by Pitsco, as well as details on how your students can become LEGO Smart!
Interested in viewing the issue in printed form? CLICK HERE to download your copy!
H.A.L.E. (High Altitude LEGO Extravaganza) is set to launch shortly after sunrise (PST) on Tuesday, July 29, 2008!
The event, developed to help commemorate the 10th Anniversary of LEGO MINDSTORMS, will carry LEGO MINDSTORMS-based payloads into the Earth’s stratosphere. At that altitude, H.A.L.E. will be above 99.9% of the atmosphere. The payloads will be exposed to extreme cold and radiation. The sky will look black and the curvature of the Earth will be evident.
To learn more about H.A.L.E. and the various payloads participating in this event, log onto NevadaSat. A real time relay will be provided to view the event as it happens! (Instructions are made available on the NevadaSat website.)
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